Attorney general cites grand jury leaks in prosecutor firing

LEHIGH VALLEY MORNING CALL: HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s office cited leaks concerning secret grand jury proceedings Thursday in its firing of a prosecutor who testified before a grand jury that ultimately recommended that Kane be charged criminally for the same thing…

“Restructuring was necessary for efficiency and tighter controls amid media reports of cases allegedly before a sitting grand jury,” Kane’s office said. “While not known yet who is specifically responsible for those leaks, supervisory accountability falls to the head of the unit.”..

The office did not refer to any particular leaks… (more)

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